Downtime, output, rejection rate. All available at any time. In your pocket. It sounds a bit like science fiction, being able to see what’s happening in a factory instantly. But it really isn’t. The time has finally come when no matter where you are on the shop floor, or in...
Factory automation, up to this point in time, has been inhibited by the size of the machines and their inability to be aware of their surroundings - requiring cages and other safety devices to keep their human co-workers safe, the machine’s inability to tell whether there is an issue with...
Wireless technology, the Internet of Things, and factory automation have come together in a way that has helped manufacturers collect more data, make adjustments, and see what’s happening on the factory floor from anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection. This convenience and access to information have revolutionized...
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been discussed more and more often recently as internet technologies have improved and data collection has become more actionable. What does this mean for the automated factory? As more useful data is able to be collected and internet and cloud technologies become more widespread and...
Reshoring has become a buzzword in the manufacturing industry describing how many firms are moving facilities back to the U.S. There are a wide variety of reasons for why a firm would make such a large change, including finding a more skilled workforce, bringing production closer to the target market,...
Whether updating existing factory automation technology or adding automation for the first time, there are some basic areas that, if taken into account, will ensure the success of any automation project. When beginning an automation installation, planning, building your team, choosing equipment, and thorough testing are the best way to...
It’s no secret that manufacturing jobs have been leaving China at an increasing rate. The job losses have been caused by rising labor costs in China and the falling automation prices elsewhere. While China has historically been home to fewer robots per-capita than other nations, it is on its way...
When we think of robotics, we imagine dirty, dangerous machines performing simple, repetitive tasks, and stealing jobs from humans. Today, however, we have machines that work hand-in-hand with humans, performing variable tasks and have the ability to tell the difference between the different parts and products that they are working...
The traditional thought on including automation in a factory setting was that it would perform all of the dirty and dangerous jobs, but not be able to do much more than that. This view, however, is quickly changing as technology gives rise to more sensitive and more utilizable. While most auto...
With the popularity of factory automation growing, there are more and more predictions about what the future of automation will bring to the manufacturing industry. There are three major initiatives that have been suggested recently, one suggests that efficiency should be replaced by fulfillment, another looks at moving to the...
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